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<div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/node/1438"><img src="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/sites/sfhs.nebo.edu/files/styles/large/public/Brain%20Fair.jpg?itok=I1GRx0pI" alt="" /></a> <br>(<a href="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/node/1438">more pictures</a> available)</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>UVU Undergraduate students are inviting you to learn about the brain. The Behavioral Science Department at UVU is holding a brain fair on April 14th from 10am-12pm in the UVU LA hallway. Come and learn about brains and how they work. See a real brain. Build a neuron. See how neurons communicate. Learn how your senses work. There will be various activity stations set up that will allow children of all ages and their parents to learn about the brain, neurons, and our senses. Free and open to kids of all ages. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jorgensen (<a href="mailto:lieberwirth.c@gmail.com">lieberwirth.c@gmail.com</a>)</p>
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</div></div></div>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 20:13:01 +0000bonnie.beckstead1438 at http://sfhs.nebo.eduCTE Welding Expo Competitionhttp://sfhs.nebo.edu/news/cte-welding-expo-competition
<div class="field field-name-field-attributions field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Attributions:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Shaun Black</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The CTE Welding Expo Competition will be held May 12th, 2018.</p>
<p>Need to purchase CTE Welding Expo items? Click <a href="https://secure2.myschoolfees.com/single_feegroup_store.aspx?sid=126&amp;feegroupid=2119">HERE.</a></p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 15 Mar 2018 18:53:46 +0000kippy.bishop1437 at http://sfhs.nebo.eduAP Testinghttp://sfhs.nebo.edu/news/ap-testing
<div class="field field-name-field-attributions field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Attributions:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>AP testing: Thursday, March15th is the deadline to sign up and pay for the AP test. If you have any questions regarding AP testing, please talk to your AP teacher or Mrs. Plewe in the library.</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 08 Mar 2018 02:21:11 +0000jolynn.ford1436 at http://sfhs.nebo.eduACT Day - Juniors Onlyhttp://sfhs.nebo.edu/news/act-day-juniors-only
<div class="field field-name-field-attributions field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Attributions:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/node/1435"><img src="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/sites/sfhs.nebo.edu/files/styles/large/public/IMG_2800.jpg?itok=l9sSn2CD" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>ACT Day: <strong>Tuesday, March 6</strong> is the ACT Test day. Juniors only – Students need to have a charged Chromebook and their charging chord with them. The students will do the ACT writing test as part of the test. The test will start at 7:50 am. The buses will pick up at 12:20. Please also check the ACT approved calculator list for the acceptable calculators <a title="ACT" href="http://www.act.org">www.act.org</a></p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 01 Mar 2018 19:54:47 +0000jolynn.ford1435 at http://sfhs.nebo.eduWe Are STEMhttp://sfhs.nebo.edu/news/we-are-stem
<div class="field field-name-field-attributions field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Attributions:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Elise Ford</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/node/1434"><img src="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/sites/sfhs.nebo.edu/files/styles/large/public/image3_0.JPG?itok=WvEYyE7m" alt="" /></a> <br>(<a href="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/node/1434">more pictures</a> available)</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Spanish Fork High School's STEM Ambassadors are finishing up their time at Brockbank Elementary where they have been spending the past month teaching 5th grade students how to code.</p>
<p>Our STEM Ambassadors for the current school year are Maddy Johnson, Shadee Perez, Julia Holt, Hannah Moore, Evelyn Herner, Christina Mullins, Nathan Roberts, Andrew Wilkins, Joni Nielsen, Elexys Thomas, Anna Paletua, and Annalyse Lindholm.</p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:32:34 +0000bonnie.beckstead1434 at http://sfhs.nebo.eduWe Are FCCLAhttp://sfhs.nebo.edu/news/we-are-fccla
<div class="field field-name-field-attributions field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Attributions:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Morgan Rhoton</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/node/1433"><img src="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/sites/sfhs.nebo.edu/files/styles/large/public/2%20Blanket%20Service%20Project%202018.JPG?itok=FUE-PWrJ" alt="" /></a> <br>(<a href="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/node/1433">more pictures</a> available)</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>On February 16th, FCCLA was able to tie blankets with some 6th grade students at Brockbank elementary school. We were able to collect and tie over 40 blankets for those in need! </p>
</div></div></div>Thu, 01 Mar 2018 15:28:38 +0000bonnie.beckstead1433 at http://sfhs.nebo.eduCheer and Song Finish Strong at Nationals!http://sfhs.nebo.edu/news/cheer-and-song-finish-strong-nationals
<div class="field field-name-field-attributions field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Attributions:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Tysha Money</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/node/1432"><img src="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/sites/sfhs.nebo.edu/files/styles/large/public/IMG_1017.jpg?itok=zMRdLbmx" alt="" /></a> <br>(<a href="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/node/1432">more pictures</a> available)</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>We would like to congratulate our Cheer and Songleaders for their AWESOME performances at Nationals last weekend in Anaheim, California. Cheer finished in 2nd place out of 14 teams! Song finished in 7th place out of 29 teams! What a great way to end an amazing season! Congrats girls! We are so proud of you all! </p>
</div></div></div>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 20:53:38 +0000kippy.bishop1432 at http://sfhs.nebo.eduWe are Choirhttp://sfhs.nebo.edu/news/we-are-choir
<div class="field field-name-field-attributions field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Attributions:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Jennifer Heder</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/node/1431"><img src="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/sites/sfhs.nebo.edu/files/styles/large/public/Choir%202018.jpg?itok=A78i8wPf" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>The 2018 SFHS Choirs had an amazing concert last Wednesday at their annual Make an Impact Concert. The concert was filled with music the choirs will take to their spring adjudicated festivals in the coming weeks. Come to our upcoming Broadway's Best Concert on Wednesday, May 16th, 7:00pm!</p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:28:33 +0000bonnie.beckstead1431 at http://sfhs.nebo.eduHigh School Students Make Wishes Come Truehttp://sfhs.nebo.edu/news/high-school-students-make-wishes-come-true
<div class="field field-name-field-attributions field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Attributions:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Deon Youd</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/node/1430"><img src="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/sites/sfhs.nebo.edu/files/styles/large/public/SF%20Logo.jpg?itok=-IWDm7_U" alt="" /></a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><em>Spanish Fork High School student council teams up with Make-A-Wish Utah for the 8th annual “Homeless for A Night” event to raise money to grant wishes for local children with life threatening conditions</em></p>
<p>Students at Spanish Fork High School and other high schools in Nebo School District will join together to celebrate life, raise money, and have a lot of fun during SFHS’s 8th annual “Homeless for a Night” on Friday, March, 2, 2018 at 6pm to 2am on Saturday, March 3, 2018. All money raised through this event and others will benefit Make-A-Wish Utah.</p>
<p>“Homeless for A Night” is an all-night charity fundraiser aimed at raising awareness and money for Make-A-Wish. The ultimate goal is to grant the wish of our 7-year-old “wish kid” Kinley. Participants at “Homeless for a Night” pay a registration fee to take part in fun events such as a concert featuring Utah band Foreign Figures, a dance, basketball, video games, a movie, and more. This event is meant to challenge the students physically by going without sleep while raising awareness and money for a good cause in a safe, secure, friendly environment.</p>
<p>“It’s been fun to see Homeless for a Night evolve into something bigger each year,” says Colby Roberts, SFHS student body officer in charge of service. “This means so much to us because we get to help non-profit organizations in our own fun way,” Roberts continues.</p>
<p>Kennedy Frame, student body president at SFHS says, “It’s time for the community to connect, but it’s also a time to party and have a blast. It’s really unifying and fun to watch everyone rally behind a local family and help their wish come true. The whole night brings a positive energy to our community.”</p>
<p>All the money raised through registration fees and corporate sponsors will be donated to Make-A-Wish Utah. Make-A-Wish is an organization that prides itself on giving hope and joy to children and families challenged by life threatening conditions. The money raised at Homeless for a Night will help grant the wish of a 7-year-old Spanish Fork child with leukemia. Her wish is to go to Walt Disney World to meet all of the princesses and visit Harry Potter World in Florida.</p>
<p>In addition to Homeless for a Night, SFHS is hosting a family movie night on February 28, 2018. Student council will be accepting donations from movie attendees.</p>
<p>Last year’s event brought nearly 1000 high school students out to Spanish Fork High School. Spanish Fork High School was then able to donate $15,000 to Make-A-Wish last year. Spanish Fork High School is located at 99 North 300 West in Spanish Fork. Homeless for a Night will be held in the main and auxiliary gyms.</p>
<p>Contact: Kennedy Frame Student Body Pres. 801-995-1773; Colby Roberts VP Service 801-574-7788; Deon Youd Spanish Fork HS 801-362-9695 <a href="mailto:deon.youd@nebo.edu">deon.youd@nebo.edu</a></p>
</div></div></div>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 14:52:28 +0000bonnie.beckstead1430 at http://sfhs.nebo.eduThe Valentine’s Day Projecthttp://sfhs.nebo.edu/news/valentine%E2%80%99s-day-project
<div class="field field-name-field-attributions field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Attributions:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">Ramsey Anderson: sophomore</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/node/1429"><img src="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/sites/sfhs.nebo.edu/files/styles/large/public/27983542_1715158258527749_328793135520989602_o.jpg?itok=agS6ijoD" alt="" /></a> <br>(<a href="http://sfhs.nebo.edu/node/1429">more pictures</a> available)</div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p dir="ltr">Not often does a seemingly ordinary idea expand to place an entirely newfound meaning into a simple holiday, but that is precisely what one of Spanish Fork High School’s remarkable youth accomplished this February 14th. It may merely be a Valentine’s Day Project, catalyzed by a quiet thought, which restores one’s faith in humanity and the goodness found deep within, often so willingly neglected.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Last October, what began with an unspoken question quickly evolved into significantly more when Sterling Brinkerhoff, a Junior at Spanish Fork High School, took it upon himself to ensure that not a single student felt left out or forgotten through his Valentine’s Day project. Upon contemplating the unfortunate suicide which took place in the community last year, Brinkerhoff fostered his resolve to prevent similar instances from occuring when he developed the simple idea of presenting a small treat to each girl on Valentines Day. In doing so, his hope was to remind each high school girl that she was appreciated at a time when such a statement mattered the most. </p>
<p dir="ltr">The expanse of this project accelerated when Brinkerhoff was able to find two candy companies who were willing to donate enough to supply not only the girls at the school, but a total of 1,247 students, along with over 40 staff members. As opposed to a simple square of candy, each girl received an entire pound of Mrs. Call’s Chocolates, with each boy obtaining multiple caramels, as the courtesy of V Chocolates. From the seemingly ordinary foundation of ideas upon which such a project was built rose the extraordinary 500 hours, nearly 100 volunteers, two colossal donations, and a quality of work which can be rendered indescribable when compared with the quantity of those it reached. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Surprisingly enough, not all this work involved the passing out of chocolates on Valentine’s Day, but rather a week’s worth of preparation in other areas. Arguably more astonishing than the chocolate donation itself were the origami creations accompanying it. Sterling had acquired the hobby of constructing origami figures in third grade, and determined that he would use give this talent a major role in his project. While boys received boxes holding their candies, girls were given an intricate paper flower. Each was hand made, with carefully chosen quotes to emphasize the purpose behind the gift. For girls, Brinkerhoff decided on the saying, “Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and even more beautiful than you can imagine,” while boys were encouraged to, “Dare to dream,” in the words written on their gift. Behind each of these handmade items and thoughtful quotes was the intent that, “They will know that they will be remembered, this time of year and always, no matter who they are,” in the words of Sterling himself. </p>
<p dir="ltr">With the ambition of such an idea in mind, this exceptional student went above and beyond to ensure that these Valentine’s Day presents were not merely general gifts, handed out to all, but rather that when delivered, they came across as meaningful. To accomplish this, class lists were made, and each student was called forward by name as their individualized gift was presented. When asked why this particular aspect meant such a great deal to him, Brinkerhoff responded with, “I want to help people know that whoever they are, they’re not forgotten here.” The aim was to aid all 1,247 individuals in feeling recognized and validated as more than another face in the hallway, a goal which students and teachers alike can attest was exceeded by far. </p>
<p dir="ltr">After a week of nearly sleepless nights, the factor which made Sterling’s work worth it were the reactions exhibited by all as the Student Council delivered these well-prepared treats. It took no special effort to see each student’s face light up as his or her name was called, and it required no genius to discover that hundreds of days had been made by such a seemingly insignificant act. Classrooms were illuminated with smiles as the quotes were read, and it was not at all difficult to sense that by this small gesture, lives were being changed. To the students of Spanish Fork High School, an origami flower and a few chocolates made a world of difference, but perhaps it was not these two objects which produced such a reaction at all.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Admittedly, handing out the treats was without a doubt Sterling’s favorite part of the project. “It took so much work,” he shared, “and it was nice to finally see it all falling into place.” The Valentine’s Day hero described witnessing his fellow students’ reactions as all he had expected and more, proving that his extensive efforts had finally paid off in far better ways than he had imagined; and pay off it did, not only for Sterling but for his parents, church organization, and the Youth City Council, who offered their efforts towards this project.</p>
<p dir="ltr"> Brinkerhoff admitted he could not have carried out the activity without them, as their help proved so crucial in his planning. Little did he comprehend his impact on them as well. Further from the eyes of the public and less recognized than Brinkerhoff’s major effect on Valentine’s Day was the miracle his preparation did in bringing together not only the school, but the community. Countless hours and hands can be counted, when it came to constructing the origami flowers, in addition to organizing the handouts. In line with everything Sterling’s goal encompassed, the hours of work placed into his project brought the school together as one, enabling students to become more conscious of all those surrounding them. </p>
<p dir="ltr">At one point during the handing-out process, speaking the only words anyone could possibly muster, a teacher posed the question, “It’s remarkable, isn’t it?” Truly, it was, in every sense of the word, and not only for the preparation, but the amount of thought and ultimately the overall effect which exceeded the cost at which it came. </p>
<p dir="ltr">When asked about plans to further the project, Brinkerhoff said, without skipping a beat, “I plan to thank the people who helped me by welding metal flowers for them, and next year, I want to extend this project to another school as well.” Clearly, Sterling is not one to stop at his initial goal, but continues to strive for excellence. Spanish Fork High School owes its utmost gratitude to Sterling for demonstrating to all students what the “Day of Love” is really about. </p>
<p dir="ltr">It is not every day that such grandiose events take place, but Sterling Brinkerhoff’s Valentine’s Day project reflects better than all else on what being a member of Spanish Fork High School is. As Principal Dave McKee put it, “At this school, we thrive on doing things for other people. It’s a culture of caring.” Surely this student has manifested exactly that in making this Valentine’s Day one to remember. </p>
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</div></div></div>Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:06:08 +0000bonnie.beckstead1429 at http://sfhs.nebo.edu